Making Sense of Uncertainty – Dr David Stainforth and Professor Leonard Smith contributed to a report by Sense About Science which challenges the idea that uncertainty in research is a reason for people to worry about the reliability of findings. The report was launched on 27 June 2013 at the World Conference of Science Journalists. The researchers say that if policy makers and the public are discouraged by the existence of uncertainty, we miss out on important discussions about the development of new drugs, taking action to mitigate the impact of natural hazards, how to respond to the changing climate and to pandemic threats. Dr David Stainforth said: ‘Uncertainty is simply part of our understanding. Sometimes the details matters, sometimes they don’t, but uncertainty is not a barrier to taking good decisions. Nor is it unfamiliar. We all take decisions under uncertainty every day.’ Press release for the launch of Making Sense of Uncertainty.